Black@ND: Recent Episodes
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BLACK@ND is a podcast where we discuss the experiences of Notre Dame’s African American students, current and alumni, and the steps taken to survive in a community that lacks representation of color.
After a two-year run, the crew moves on to a new chapter in life. Where are we off to next?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Jeremy Yoder, Kate Quinn, Chelsea Popoola
We are quickly approaching the end of the era at #NotreDame, but there is still more to talk about.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Q: Would you donate to #NotreDame?
A: Uhh, why would I donate to a school that funds private prisons?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Yo! #WillSmith and #ChrisRock will be a moment we will never forget at the #Oscars2022. But the question is, how far do you go to defend Black women?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Yes, it's true - #CandaceOwens is at it again.
#NikoleHannahJones recently visited the University of Notre Dame to speak about her experience as a student and her recent book, The 1619 Project.
Act Justly (Part 2)
This series covers a discussion in Adam Gustine's Act Justly seminar at the University of Notre Dame. Listen to hear what students have to say about their experiences of institutional racism, implicit bias, and microaggressions.
Act Justly (Part 1)
This series covers a discussion in Adam Gustine's Act Justly seminar at the University of Notre Dame. Listen to hear what students have to say about their experiences of institutional racism, implicit bias, and microaggressions.
It got heated on set! When you have no money to spend, what is your struggle meal? Why is #Target making money off of #BlackGirlMagic?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Files, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
Did you know that Black people experience sleep paralysis at a higher rate than white people? Yes, these are facts. Listen in! Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Black@ND hosts a live episode during Notre Dame’s 2021 Walk the Walk Week!
We brought some of your favorite Black student groups to the stage to discuss what it means to be “Literally, Black@ND”.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
Remember when #Facebook shut down the accounts of those who participated in the #insurrection? Whew! The semester is wrapping up and students are tired, stressed, and ready to go home.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
So, Brian Kelly is abruptly leaving ND to go to LSU and a 15 year old has murdered students in Michigan. What in the world is happening?
Host:Emorja Roberson Co-hosts:Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
Why would you want to dress up as the Ku Klux Klan and tase a Black student?! Really?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
..Wait! They killed a 10-year old just to get close to Travis Scott?!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Are you watching the #AhmaudArbery trial us? How can they have 11 white jurors? Really?!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
When #GeorgeFloyd was murdered, we heard the voices of many communities protesting for equal rights. Did those who have been fighting since slavery receive their equality? Did the #LGBTQIA movement spark a change?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
We were able to catch up with a Notre Dame alum, David Krashna, to see how he experienced #NotreDame as an undergraduate.
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
Is it our job to make non-Blacks feel as if they are welcome in our space? Can we have a space of our own and still be inclusive?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
What is the lifespan of #BlackLivesMatter? Why did students have to return to classes the day after a shooting at school? After #Facebook shut down, Mark Zuckerberg lost $7 billion dollars!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
We're barely a month into school and students are ready to leave, the #RKelly results have us perplexed, and on top of that, Biden is discussing the option of taxing the rich.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
This week we’ve added a new co-host and we are talking about Gabby Petito and the U.S. response to Haitians at the border. How do we justify men on horses with whips hitting humans in 2021?
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin, Blake Woods
Black@ND is back for season 3! Emorja is joined by two new co-hosts, Euda and Daut’e. Tap in to see what’s happening around South Bend and ND.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Co-hosts: Euda Fils, Daut’e Martin
Do you remember Sharon Catherine Brown's episode of "A Different World" when she auditioned to sing for Gladys Knight?
Host: EmorjaRoberson
Guest: Sharon Catherine Brown
As the semester draws to a close, we decided to kick it with a few students to see how their school experience has been. Check it out!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Javier Nater, Edith James, Matthew Aubourg
Kendra Washington-Bass is a Notre Dame Alumna (‘94) and recently her son, Julian Bass, became known as the VFX Superstar of social media. Find out how he did it!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Julian Bass, Kendra Washington-Bass, Jason Bass
Tap in to the conversation with the author of, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, Dr. Rheeda Walker.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guest: Dr. Rheeda Walker
How many dentists do you know have their face on a bus in New York City? Listen in to see how the pandemic has affected her career.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guest: Dr. Aaleeyah Pringle
What has life been like for the ones in the medical field? Check in to hear some of their stories.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Dr. Luther Quarles, IV and Dr. James Green
It’s been a year since the world shut down. What goes on behind the scenes? Has there been progress since the world has re-opened and vaccinations have become available? Check in to see how educators have responded to the challenges in the classroom.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Nadine Ebri, Tamir Mickens, Ronald Williams, Gladys Barrington, and Gregory Mason
Dr. Danny Jean, founder of the Facebook group, PhinisheD/FinishEdD (Drs/Future Drs) #WhoGotNext, created this safe space for doctors to share their stories of struggles and successes on their doctoral journey.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guest: Dr. Danny Jean
This Tik-Tok influencer’s story to knock you off your feet! Find out how he recently had his story in Forbes magazine.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guest: Anthony Hyland
Did you know that Black people own Freedom, GA? Find out how 19 Black families purchased land to establish this city.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guest: Ashley Scott
Want to know how Blacks have lived in two worlds at once. Check out the conversation to find out how we do it.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, Dr. Edmund Adjapong
Want to know how Blacks have lived in two worlds at once. Check out the conversation to find out how we do it.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, Dr. Edmund Adjapong
The first step to fixing a problem is to listen. Join the conversation with Dr. Maria McKenna to find out how Whites can join forces with the Black community.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie
Guest: Dr. Maria McKenna
How do Black performers maintain their blackness in a predominantly white genre? Are they battling the imposter syndrome? Take a listen!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Patrick Dailey, Damien Geter, A.D. Carson, Kedrick Armstrong
How do Black performers maintain their blackness in a predominantly white genre? Are they battling the imposter syndrome? Take a listen!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Patrick Dailey, Damien Geter, A.D. Carson, Kedrick Armstrong
What can a student expect when arriving at ND? It is all peaches and cream? Let’s kick it with rectors and leaders in diversity and inclusion.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie
Guests: Joanna Cecilio, Kayla August, Paige Jackson, Eric Styles
Tap in to check out the story on how a nationally known journalist and breast cancer survivor birthed a miracle baby during a challenging season of her life.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie
Guest: Victoria St. Martin
What can a student expect when arriving at ND? It is all peaches and cream? Let’s kick it with rectors and leaders in diversity and inclusion.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie
Guests: Joanna Cecilio, Kayla August, Paige Jackson, Eric Styles
Notre Dame’s most historic leaders join the talk on their position as leaders on campus. Check it out!
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Manny Grace, Corey Robinson
Notre Dame’s most historic leaders join the talk on their position as leaders on campus. Check it out!
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Manny Grace, Corey Robinson
Did you know that the leading faces in the entertainment industry earned a degree from Notre Dame? Tap in to get the scoop on their collegiate experience.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Christine Swanson, Jubba Seyyid, Owen Smith
Did you know that the leading faces in the entertainment industry earned a degree from Notre Dame? Tap in to get the scoop on their collegiate experience.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Christine Swanson, Jubba Seyyid, Owen Smith
Out of 74 leprechauns, only 4 have been represented by students of color. What challenges did they face on the field? Are leprechauns considered athletes? Listen to find out more!
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Mike Brown, Samuel Jackson, Lynnette Wukie
Notre Dame is most known for its incomparable skills in sports. Do athletes and non-athletes share the same privileges? Tap in to find out!
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Niele Ivey, Ray Herring
The first black student, Frazier L. Thompson, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1947. Listen to some of ND’s “firsts” share their experiences during the 60s and 70s.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Benjamin Finley, Percy A. Pierre, David Krashna, Don Wycliff
The first black student, Frazier L. Thompson, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1947. Listen to some of ND’s “firsts” share their experiences during the 60s and 70s.
Hosts: Emorja Roberson, Lynnette Wukie, James Riley
Guests: Benjamin Finley, Percy A. Pierre, David Krashna, Don Wycliff
How can Notre Dame end police biases toward students of color? Listen to the conversation with ND’s Police Chief.
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Keri Kei Shibata
Episode 1: What Does it Mean to be Black at ND?
The University of Notre Dame is known as a fine institution of learning, but is it known for its inclusive community for Black students? Listen to find out what it means when students say, “Notre Dame is a great place to be from, but sometimes it’s not a great place to be at...”
Host: Emorja Roberson
Guests: Karrah Herring, J.D., Eric Love, Shelene Baiyee, Andre Wilson